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Democracy and the State: 1830–1945
Michael Willis
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Paperback. This book charts the progress of the United Kingdom towards a modern democracy and looks at the changing role of the state from 1830 to 1945. Series: Cambridge perspectives in history. Num Pages: 136 pages, 1 colour book. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; 3JJ; 4KL; HBJD1; HBLL; YQN. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education. Dimension: 156 x 228 x 8. Weight in Grams: 208.
This book charts the progress of the United Kingdom towards a modern democracy and looks at the changing role of the state from 1830 to 1945. It examines the electoral reform acts introduced between 1832 and 1918; the changing balance of power between monarchy, government, the House of Lords and the civil service; the development of the state from a laissez-faire to an interventionist one; the growth of corporatism; and welfare provision. The author considers the key ideas and thinking behind these developments and offers different perspectives on events. He also highlights the main debates between historians about the ... Read more
This book charts the progress of the United Kingdom towards a modern democracy and looks at the changing role of the state from 1830 to 1945. It examines the electoral reform acts introduced between 1832 and 1918; the changing balance of power between monarchy, government, the House of Lords and the civil service; the development of the state from a laissez-faire to an interventionist one; the growth of corporatism; and welfare provision. The author considers the key ideas and thinking behind these developments and offers different perspectives on events. He also highlights the main debates between historians about the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
136
Condition
New
Series
Cambridge perspectives in history
Number of Pages
136
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521599948
SKU
V9780521599948
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